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Hernando County, FL (October 30, 2018) - An 87-year-old man was killed and a woman was hurt in a crash that occurred on Monday, October 29th in Hernando County.
Howard Bennett was traveling northbound in a Kia Optima on Veterans Avenue around 1:00 pm. As Bennett approached the intersection with W Jefferson Street he collided with a Chevrolet TrailBlazer driven by 45-year-old Stephanie Manley. Bennett's vehicle then struck another car that was stopped on Veterans Avenue.
Bennett and Manley were both transported to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Bennett was pronounced dead and Manley suffered serious injuries. The driver of the third car and two passengers in that car were unharmed.
Police have not released additional information and have not said whether any charges will be issued in connection with the fatal crash.
In any given year, there are approximately 250,000 injury accidents reported in Florida. Car accidents can sometimes present complex questions related to their cause. Initially, officers will attempt to rule out driver-related issues such as drug or alcohol impairment, distraction, and drowsiness. Other times, the crash results from a violation of traffic laws such as failure to yield or failing to keep a proper lookout. Any innocent victims who are injured due to the negligence of another driver may bring a claim for personal injury against the responsible driver.
The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law offer the skills, experience, and compassion to handle difficult Florida car accident cases. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a crash that was not your fault, we can help. Call us today at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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